Mer Rouge, LA 71261 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mer Rouge, LA—71261

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$84,000

18.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$30,600

26.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

7.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.5%

Median Rent

$2,500

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

N/A

Home Price Trends — Mer Rouge, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mer Rouge, LA is $84,000, with a year-over-year change of -18.8%. This indicates that home prices in Mer Rouge, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$84,000	-18.8%
Single Family	$84,000	-17.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mer Rouge, LA

Mer Rouge, LA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,500
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,500
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

6.6%

2 Bedrooms

37.6%

3 Bedrooms

36.3%

4 Bedrooms

13.7%

5+ Bedrooms

5.8%

Property Listings — Mer Rouge, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mer Rouge, LA is 56. This is a increase of 80.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$102,000	-8.0%
Listing Count	4	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	0.0%
Days on Market	81	-7.0%

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Demographics — Mer Rouge, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mer Rouge, LA has a population of 1,430, which has increased by 26.5% over the past 5 years. Mer Rouge, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 9.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,430	26.5%
% Under 18	18.3%	79.4%
% Seniors	37.7%	7.1%
% WFH	2.6%	333.3%
% w/ College Degree	9.7%	1.0%

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Mer Rouge, LA lacks sufficient race and ethnicity data for analysis.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	58.9%	-11.2%
% Black	39.7%	18.5%
% Hispanic	0.2%	∞%
% Asian	0.1%	∞%
% Foreign Born	0.0%	N/A

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Mortgage and Risk — Mer Rouge, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 18 mortgage originations in Mer Rouge, LA, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mer Rouge, LA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	18
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	11.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mer Rouge, LA

Mer Rouge, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	34
Total Units Section 8	34
% Rentals under Section 8	15.0%
% Occupied Section 8	90.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$700
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$920
3 Bedroom	-$1,290	$2,500	$1,210
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,330

Mer Rouge, LA—71261

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mer Rouge, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mer Rouge, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mer Rouge, LA

Demographics — Mer Rouge, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mer Rouge, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mer Rouge, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mer Rouge, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mer Rouge, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$84,000
Median Household Income	$30,600

Mer Rouge, LA—71261

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mer Rouge, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mer Rouge, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mer Rouge, LA

Demographics — Mer Rouge, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mer Rouge, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mer Rouge, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mer Rouge, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mer Rouge, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bonita, LA

Oak Ridge, LA

Bastrop, LA

Collinston, LA

Monroe, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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